B° 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in GDAD Tuning

Short answer: B° is a B Diminished chord with the notes B, D, F. In GDAD tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished

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How to Play B° on 4-String Banjo

B°, Bmb5, Bmo5, Bdim, BDiminished

Notes: B, D, F

4,3,2,0 (321.)
4,3,5,3 (2131)
4,3,5,0 (213.)
4,0,2,3 (3.12)
4,0,5,3 (2.31)
4,0,8,0 (1.2.)
x,9,8,0 (x21.)
4,3,x,0 (21x.)
4,0,x,3 (2.x1)
4,3,5,x (213x)
4,x,5,3 (2x31)
4,0,8,x (1.2x)
4,x,8,0 (1x2.)

Quick Summary

  • The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B° chord on 4-String Banjo?

B° is a B Diminished chord. It contains the notes B, D, F. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 13 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B° on 4-String Banjo?

To play B° on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 13 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B° chord?

The B° chord contains the notes: B, D, F.

How many ways can you play B° on 4-String Banjo?

In GDAD tuning, there are 13 voicings for the B° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F.

What are other names for B°?

B° is also known as Bmb5, Bmo5, B dim, B Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F.

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